Bruce Clement's Answers (6368)

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What does a teenager have to do to get emancipation?

Bruce's answer | Answered on July 17, 2014

Normally both parents have to be notified and given an opportunity to be heard by the court before a judge can enter an order of emancipation. See...

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Is this grounds for filing a complaint to the WSBA against my ex wife's divorce attorney?

Bruce's answer | Answered on July 16, 2014

The Rules of Professional Conduct (RPC) for WA attorneys, Rule 4.1(a) says: "In the course of representing a client a lawyer shall not knowingly:...

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If my divorce is not final, can I claim my kids on taxes if the initial paperwork said we would claim every other year?

Bruce's answer | Answered on July 16, 2014

Since there is no child support order at this time, it is an open question as to who can claim the kids this year. Option 1 would be to file a...

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Do I have any way of mandating that my kids' dad must follow doctor's orders when it comes to AD/HD meds?

Bruce's answer | Answered on July 16, 2014

Only the court can "mandate" action by the dad. If the current parenting plan is silent on this issue, you should consult with an attorney about...

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Ex is using dv to take everything I own and the judges keep letting her ammend final divorce property settlement

Bruce's answer | Answered on July 16, 2014

Your best bet for setting things straight is to hire a good attorney to review the court record and interview you. If you can't afford one, find...

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50/50 parenting plan with $0 child support. The transfer payment of $0 includes medical premium. Do I owe?

Bruce's answer | Answered on July 16, 2014

You need to consult with an attorney who reviews the current orders and interviews you before giving advice. See my AVVO Legal Guides child support...

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I live in WA state. My son lives in Guam. What are my parental rights?

Bruce's answer | Answered on July 16, 2014

You need to consult with an experienced family law attorney who is familiar with interstate and international child custody issues. See my AVVO...

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What happens if I ignore court orders for a dissolution case?

Bruce's answer | Answered on July 16, 2014

If you ignore the court orders you will probably be found in contempt of court. See my AVVO Legal Guides on contempt and child support for more...

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Contempt? Pro Bono? Help Needed Please.

Bruce's answer | Answered on July 16, 2014

Sounds like you were defrauded into signing over the house, and became the custodial parent because your attorneys were no good. On the fraud...

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Would a judge likely modify custody for a non custodial parent who out of the blue decides he wants to see his kids?

Bruce's answer | Answered on July 16, 2014

You need to consult with an experienced attorney, who will fully interview you and review the court records before rendering a legal opinion. Based...

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